Unlocking the Wonders of Wood with Teeling's Master Distiller, Alex Chasko

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Get set for an Irish whiskey-laden adventure with Alex Chasko, the master distiller at Teeling Whiskey.
Discover the Wonders of Wood series, an exploration of how different woods, from American Chinkapin Oak to European Portuguese oak, influence whiskey flavours.
Alex pulls the curtain back on these stunning flavour profiles, giving us a tantalizing glimpse into the fascinating world of whiskey making.
And it's not just about the flavours - we tackle how online tastings during the COVID-19 lockdown broke down barriers and opened up whiskey lovers to more adventurous experiences.
In our chat, we also touch upon Teeling's commitment to environmental stewardship through its partnership with the Tree Council of Ireland. With an eye on sustainability, Alex shares the company's efforts in returning forests to areas around Dublin.
We delve into the future of Teeling and explore how the brand is flipping the script on this traditional spirit and looking to change perceptions around Irish Whiskey.
So join us for this captivating journey and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!

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1. Unlocking the Wonders of Wood with Teeling's Master Distiller, Alex Chasko (00:00:00)

2. Can you tell me where the idea for Wonders of Wood came from? (00:01:43)

3. So does that mean that, as the series continues, you'll be leaving oak behind at some point? (00:03:04)

4. Ho do you gaging the ageing process with each different wood? (00:06:52)

5. Apparently, there are 400 plus species of oak alone around the world. How do you know what to go to next? What are you looking for? (00:11:06)

6. You're going to get to the stage where you're going to want to use woods that nobody's actually formed into barrels yet, though, aren't you? (00:15:05)

7. How open are your barrel makers to experimenting? (00:16:53)

8. Theoretically, you must have the third iteration in this series already resting. Are you able to give us any hints as to where it goes? (00:17:48)

9. I imagine the climate in which the oaks are growing in has a great deal of influence over the final tasting notes of the whiskey. (00:19:51)

10. Can you see a time when any of these expressions would be so good that you would retain them as regular runs? (00:21:40)

11. What is the reaction to this series been so far? (00:22:57)

12. Do you think that it's interesting enough for consumers that it will actually bring people to Irish whiskey? (00:24:41)

13. You've also partnered with the Tree Council of Ireland for these expressions. How did that come about? (00:26:17)

14. What do you want people to take away from the wonders of wood expressions? (00:28:13)

15. Where is Teeling available? (00:29:21)